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Donna J Dunham Downs

Birth	:	31 Oct 1929 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	28 Jun 2016 Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Maple Hill Cemetery, Montour, Tama County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9756012, -92.7069016
Description	:	Donna J. Downs, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Southridge Nursing Home in Marshalltown. Donna was born October 31, 1929 to Kenneth and Lela (Shiflett) Dunham, in Marshalltown. She attended the Marshalltown schools, and was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Downs on June 25, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa. To this union, five children were born: Rick, Jim, Gerry, John, and Cindy. Donna was a homemaker, and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She had a loving heart of compassion for anyone in need, serving as a foster parent for many years. As... Read More	Donna J. Downs, 86, of Marshalltown, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Southridge Nursing Home in Marshalltown. Donna was born October 31, 1929 to Kenneth and Lela (Shiflett) Dunham, in Marshalltown. She attended the Marshalltown schools, and was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Downs on June 25, 1948, in Dubuque, Iowa. To this union, five children were born: Rick, Jim, Gerry, John, and Cindy. Donna was a homemaker, and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene. She had a loving heart of compassion for anyone in need, serving as a foster parent for many years. As her children’s friends were always welcomed for dinner, she was never certain how many “extra feet” would be under the dinner table, by those who also called her “Mom.” Donna loved to cook, and was known for making delicious meals. Her famous homemade black raspberry jelly was a favorite to all. She took pleasure in camping and nature and just being among the trees, with a good book in hand. She enjoyed the family’s annual trip to scenic Grand Marais, where laughter, storytelling, and joyous times were always experienced. Donna will be missed by her devoted husband of 68 years, Jerry, their children; Dr. Richard (Colette) Downs of Dubuque, Jim (Marilyn) Downs, Gerry (Debbie) Downs, Cindy (Joe) Mummert, a daughter-in-law, Judy Downs, all of Marshalltown, 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, with two more to join the family soon, two sisters; Becky (Clair) Elsberry of Marshalltown, Judy (Steve) Maxwell of Kansas City, Missouri, two brothers; Bob (Pat) Dunham of Marshalltown, David (Gail) Dunham of Casper, Wyoming, a brother-in-law, Leland Wiseman, three sisters-in-law; Marilyn Dunham, Phyllis Dunham, Sue Dunham. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, John Downs, a sister, Delores Wiseman, three brothers; Jerry Dunham, Bill Dunham, and Dr. Ron Dunham. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the First Church of the Nazarene, in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 1, 2016, at Anderson Funeral Home, 405 W. Main St., Marshalltown. Interment will be at Maple Hill Cemetery, in Montour, IA.

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Donna J Dunham Downs's memorial is located at: Maple Hill Cemetery, Montour, Tama County, USA.
When did Donna J Dunham Downs death?
Donna J Dunham Downs death on 28 Jun 2016 in Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9756012
Longitude: -92.7069016

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Kenneth “Kenny” Dunham

(1907 - 1986)

Lela Bell Shiflett Dunham

(1908 - 1985)

Spouse

Gerald Meling “Jerry” Downs

(1926 - 2019)

Siblings

William Eugene “Bill” Dunham

(1927 - 1992)

Rev Gerald Dean “Jerry” Dunham

(1936 - 2002)

Dr Ronald K Dunham

(1941 - 2011)

Rebecca Jo “Becky” Dunham Elsberry

(1942 - 2021)

Children

Gerry Kenneth Downs

(1952 - 2021)

John R. Downs

(1954 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Maple Hill Cemetery
Montour, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9756012, -92.7069016

2. Rouse Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9967003, -92.6875000

3. Butlerville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9973000, -92.7300000

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Coordinate: 41.9868890, -92.6453060

5. West Cemetery
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6. Stavanger Friends Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9673500, -92.7858000

7. Meskwaki Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9730988, -92.6256027

8. Strand Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9420433, -92.7793467

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Coordinate: 42.0062000, -92.7856000

10. Turner Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0355988, -92.6691971

11. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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12. Croskrey Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9401000, -92.6242500

13. Mattingly Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0527000, -92.6984000

14. Dobson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0527344, -92.7479553

15. Dodson Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0527992, -92.7478027

16. Korns Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8918991, -92.6941986

17. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Dillon, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9650002, -92.8227997

18. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9789009, -92.5757980

19. Woodlawn Cemetery
Toledo, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9866982, -92.5699997

20. Maple Grove Cemetery
Tama, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8913994, -92.6268997

21. Bowles Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0493147, -92.8053903

22. Rock Creek Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0793991, -92.7283020

23. Rock Valley Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0078011, -92.8452988

24. Prairie View Cemetery
Gilman, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8871710, -92.7961460